The Aircraft Mechanic Helper assists Aircraft Mechanics in servicing, repairing and overhauling aircraft and aircraft engines, performing any combination of the following duties:
Adjusts and replaces parts such as control cables, fuel tanks, spark plugs, tires, batteries and filters.
Using mechanics tools, removes inspection plates, cowling, engine covers, floor boards and related items to provide access for inspection and repair, and replaces items when work is completed.
Assists in towing and jacking aircraft.
Disconnects instruments, ignition systems, and fuel and oil lines.
Assists in dismantling, repairing, overhauling or replacing parts and assemblies such as engines, plumbing and hydraulic systems, and aircraft structural sections.
Performs routine duties such as furnishing materials, tools and supplies to mechanic; lifting and holding materials in place during operation; cleaning work areas and machines, tools and equipment.
Cleans aircraft, interior and exterior parts and assemblies with solvents or other cleaning solutions.
Inflates tires, fills gasoline tanks and oil reservoirs, and greases aircraft, using grease gun.
May assist flight line mechanic, worker, or servicer in servicing and repairing aircraft prior to flight.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High school degree or equivalent required.
Experience with Aircraft Maintenance.
Must be able to complete Amentum OJT within 9 months.
Must be able to obtain FAA A&P license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location.
Possess a valid drivers license.
Ability to obtain a government flight line driver’s license.
Tools are Required; must possess own shadowed/etched Tools and Toolbox.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Possess good communication skills; be adaptable, diversified and capable of troubleshooting entire aircraft system.
Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical and associated systems principles to complete properly all probable work tasks.
Knowledge of Quality Control, Production and Supply procedures required to perform job assignment.
Able to properly use a variety of common hand tools and measuring devices such as gauges, torque wrenches and scales and test, measurement and diagnostic equipment related to specific aircraft models.
Able to determine when faulty systems or assemblies can be corrected through repair of replacement of new parts and the nature and extent of repair required.
Must have skill in reading, applying and interpreting technical data.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.
Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.
Most heavy lifting is accomplished through the use of mechanical devices.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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